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PJ 2946

2004 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Feb 2027
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

32,342 mi
Last recorded32,342 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2026
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk57,472 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPJ 2946
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2026 32,342 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2025 31,932 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2025 31,932 miles

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Pass 1 Mar 2024 31,901 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2024 31,881 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Pass 24 Feb 2023 31,199 miles

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Feb 2022 30,786 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2021 29,963 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2020 29,928 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2019 29,435 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2018 28,402 miles

Both front tyres perishing on edges

Under trays and engine covers fitted

Pass 18 Jan 2017 27,283 miles

Both front tyre treads cracking

Fail 17 Jan 2017 27,283 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Both front tyre treads cracking

Pass 11 Feb 2016 26,409 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2015 24,985 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2014 23,330 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 15 Feb 2014 23,330 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 Oct 2012 20,804 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2011 19,065 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2010 16,658 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2009 13,765 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2008 11,290 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2007 8,546 miles

How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz Slk?

Based on 1,335,553 MOT tests across 81,472 vehicles.

80.0%
Pass Rate
3,226
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
81,472
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 28,060
coil spring broken 11,334
Stop lamp not working 8,797
Brake pipe excessively corroded 8,610
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 8,088
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PJ 2946 is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

Across all 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.0% with a typical mileage of 57,472 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Mercedes-benz Slk fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 28,060 recorded failures. If you're considering buying PJ 2946, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mercedes-benz Slk typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 22 years old, this Mercedes-benz Slk is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was PJ 2946 registered?

PJ 2946 is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 25 October 2004.

Is PJ 2946 safe to buy?

The MOT history for PJ 2946 shows 23 tests with a 82.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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